![]() Personally, I enjoy watching a team that has a strong group of core players, including many homegrown stalwarts.Ĭonstant team turnover is not something I like to see and I think most fans think the same way. These players, along with many others, have become fan favorites. How the team operated during that era reminds me of the current team.Īlong with the current group of homegrown constants like Clayton Kershaw, Kenley Jansen, Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger and Walker Buehler the Dodgers have made key additions like Justin Turner, Rich Hill and Max Muncy. They added players such as Dusty Baker, Reggie Smith and Burt Hooton via trade to bolster the team. The Dodgers, starting in 1973 though their World Championship in 1981, had a consistent presence of players such as Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Ron Cey. Since free agency started to cause a lot more player movement starting in 1976, many fans have missed continuity on their teams. ![]() With this team, the window to win isn’t closing any time soon. There are more prospects on the way that will continue to bolster the roster over the next few years. Of course, these numbers indicate a team that knows how to find players and develop them. This allows continued flexibility as some of the older players eventually roll off of the payroll. Of the homegrown players, 12 of them are making close to the Major League minimum wage. With the Dodgers having so many homegrown players it bodes well for the future. Team Total Homegrown Dodgers 15 Twins 14 Cardinals 10 Astros 8 Yankees 7 Brewers 7 Nationals 7 A’s 5 Rays 5 Braves 4 The Future Stays Bright I also don’t know if they consider Russell Martin as homegrown. The Dodgers still have not announced their playoff roster and I believe it could be more than 15. The list below sums up the totals for each team. With #MLB‘s 2019 #postseason field of 10 set, here’s a look at how each team was built: #Astros #MNTwins #Yankees #Athletics #Rays #Dodgers #STLCards #Braves #Nats #Brewers Of all the teams that entered the playoffs the Dodgers have the most homegrown players according to MLB Pipeline. 2002 – 1 (Martin) Most Homegrown Players In The Playoffs.2004 – 1 (Jansen – signed as a catcher).Working backwards, the years that the homegrown players were signed and the numbers of players for that year are below: ![]() This list has 20 players that are playoff roster possibilities with a probable minimum of 15.ĭodgers Prospects: The Incredible 2016 Draft In Retrospect I did include Russell Martin since he was originally drafted by the Dodgers. ![]()
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